Challenge Your Child Labour Misconceptions
Data is taken from the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations and HACE's internal data sets.
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According to the ILO, which of the following best defines Child Labour in its entirety?
Any work done by a person under 18, regardless of conditions or impact.
Work that deprives children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, and is harmful to their physical and mental development.
Any form of paid work done by children under the age of 15.
Light work performed by children under 14 as part of family businesses.
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Approximately how many children worldwide are involved in Child Labour, according to recent data?
50 million
10 million
160 million
100 million
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True or False: Most Child Labour is found in factories.
True
False
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What percentage of Child Labourers are found in Agriculture?
40%
60%
30%
70%
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How many Child Labourers live in high-income countries?
100,000
800,000
1 million
1.6 million
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According to the ILO, which of the following are considered Hazardous Working Conditions for children? Select all correct statements.
Work that exposes children to toxic chemicals or hazardous substances, such as pesticides or industrial solvents.
Jobs that require children to operate heavy machinery or work with sharp tools without proper safety training.
Employment in hot, cold, or extreme weather conditions for long hours, leading to risk of illness or injury.
Work that involves long night shifts or excessive working hours, preventing adequate rest and schooling.
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What percentage of Child Labour is in Hazardous Working Conditions?
20%
30%
50%
90%
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Below are some statements. Select all correct statements.
Child Labour is mainly in the informal sector, so it doesn’t really impact global supply chains
Child Labour only occurs in low-income economies
Child Labour is rarely hazardous
Child Labour is a risk issue primarily confined to the fast fashion and Ready Made Garment industry
Child Labour is often not covered within Modern Slavery or Forced Labour laws and regulations
A working child is only categorised as being in Child Labour if they are under the national minimum age for work
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What percentage of the 160 million children in Child Labour are currently protected under the UK Modern Slavery Act?
2.06
42.15
10.22
67.45
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The UN's Sustainable Development Goal 8, target 8.7, aims to "end Child Labour in all its forms by 2025". In order to achieve this, how many Child Labourers would need to be remediated, per second?
0.5
2
4
6
10
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